Cream smiled as she walked out to the living room.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY CREAM!" yelled everyone.
Cream smiled at her friends. She would be gone forever, but she could still visit them.
"Aw, thanks guys," she said happily, trying to hide that she needed to find Amy.
"Well, we have a full day Cream!" said Tails, excited to hang out with Cream.
"You mean besides the party? Yeah, it's going to be busy!" Cream said, through she was worried on the inside.
'Don't worry,' soothed Amy's voice in her mind. 'I can handle this.'
Cream nodded at the group, making it seem like she was approving of it. Sonic, Shadow, and Silver would have been out searching for Amy, but Cream was important to her, so they always thought that she would show up at her birthday. And they found her almost every time near the tree line that surrounded the house. So, they had their hopes up for today.
Suddenly, the windows break and sleeping gas spills into the room. Everyone except Knuckles, Sonic, Shadow, Silver, and Cream are knocked out. Cream gets a hand over her mouth and she is pulled into the large gas.
"Cream!" yelled Sonic.
He started to spin dash, causing the gas to separate. He stopped and saw a girl in black with Cream knocked out and tried up under her arm. She had the same cloak on that Amy always wore. She immediately jumped out the window and locked the doors. She took off to her home, leaving the workshop behind. Knuckles was about to chase after her, but he accidentally inhaled some gas. He collapsed on the floor and passed out. Sonic and the other hedgehogs jumped through the window and followed Cream's scent. The person who kidnapped her was pretty far ahead.
Cream was still tied up, but she never passed out. She remained calm as Amy ran through the trees. She watched her surroundings change from forest to a meadow. She lifted and turned her head to see a tree in the center. Amy jumped in with Cream and they disappeared from sight. Sonic was the first to reach the tree and the other hedgehogs next. Sonic was close to tears because he couldn't protect Cream. He protected her for Amy, and now, they had no idea where to find her. He went down to his knees and looked at the tree. Silver and Shadow bowed their heads in horrible understanding. Sonic looked at the words carved into the tree. He noticed there were another set. He shot forward and read it.
Oh, my little weeping tree, it seems like you have lost your use. I will never weep for another who broke my poor little heart. Shattered twice, it seems that hurt is always around the corner for me.
That will change.
I, Amelia Rozial, holder of the royal line of Cloud City, promise to never miss another. I realize that I can shut off love from outsiders.
But never insiders.
I imagined my heart being a shield, keeping love out. But love was already inside the shield and snuck up from behind.
I've found love and trust again.
Though I can never be around Sonic, the others I greet again with open arms. My godling was right.
Sometimes, you need love and trust. Without it, you can't be humane.
With all my renewed love,
Amelia Rozial
Sonic jumped up and pointed to the words.
"Guys. You better read this," Sonic said.
Silver and Shadow came forward and read the words. They blinked and looked at each other.
"She fell in love again. Who is it?" asked Silver.
Shadow had a sneaking suspicion. But he left it unvoiced. They looked around for a place that she could hide in. They found nothing and were even more heart broken. Sonic let out a whimper of frustration and defeat escape him before he left. Silver bowed his head and left as well. Shadow looked down at the tree. He knelt by it and sighed. He took off one of his gloves and let his claws come out of the fur. He carved his own message in the tree.
Amy, I don't know where you are, but I want you back. I miss you a lot and so do the others. And…
…We lost Cream to an unknown enemy.
I'm so sorry. I wish we could have done something to stop him. I swear, I will personally hunt down the person.
Love with all my heart,
Shadow the Hedgehog
Shadow sighed and put his glove back on as the claws retracted. He turned and started to walk home. But he didn't notice that the words disappeared off the tree and floated through the portal to Amy. The tree glowed a bluish color for a second and it seemed like something was smiling at the tree. It disappeared as soon as it came. Shadow was well out of sight by then and was on the way home.
Amy looked over the note as Cream took a shower. Amy sighed romantically over it and looked up at the ceiling. She needed something interesting to do. She also needed to train Cream. She heard the shower turn off and walked into the bathroom. Steam spilled out of the shower and Cream was wrapped in a towel. Amy smiled as Cream looked at the mirror, trying to fix her hair.
"Need some help?" Amy said with a soft smiled.
"Yes. Thank you," Cream said as Amy walked over and started to brush it.
Amy pulled the brush through with minimal effort. Her hair was very soft and healthy with the perfect strength and shine. Amy braided it and smiled. She remembered when she was little with Krystal that they braided each other's hair. Then they would tie down Hunter and braid his quills and put flowers in his hair. Amy chuckled softly as that image came to mind. Cream noticed Amy's smiling and chuckling and was glad that Amy was able to do that still. Amy finished the braid and tied it off. They stood up and Amy handed Cream some battle clothes.
"These are for you. They are for training and battle," Amy said with a smile.
"Thanks!" said Cream happily as she went to her room to change.
Amy smiled as she left the room. She looked up at the ceiling again.
"Hunter. I wish you were still alive to meet your new little sister," Amy whispered, to quiet for anyone except those who have become a godling. Amy sighed and started to walk to Cream's room, knowing that she had finished changing. Cream came out right as Amy made it to her door. Cream was in a baby blue outfit with a spaghetti strap top and long bottoms. At the bottom of her left leg was a white jasmine flower. It was a vine that when all the way up her pants and to her hips. She also had a baby blue scarf that matched her top. She threw on her darker color cloak. It was more of a twilight blue that turned invisible like Amy's. She had no makeup on, but Cream preferred to be natural. Amy whistled at Cream.
"I thought it would look good on you. It looks amazing on you!" Amy said with enthusiasm.
Cream blushed, flattered. Amy leaned forward to tease her.
"I can totally see Tails drooling right now!" Amy said.
Cream turned redder, but they both laughed and Amy motioned for Cream to follow her to the gymnasium that she added to her mansion. She turned to Cream and smiled.
"Okay, I know that you just got here, but you need to train. So, I'm going to train you," Amy said.
Cream nodded in understanding.
"So, today, I'm going to find out what weapon is good for you. We're going to start with simple things and work our way up," she said.
Amy scanned a rack and found some non lethal weapons. She picked up the stick and smiled. She threw it to Cream. She picked up her own and faced her. She held up the stick in a defence posture.
"Let's try this one out," Amy said.
They sparred with the stick which Cream was amazing at. Though Amy had been fighting with the thing longer, she managed to get at least 8 good jabs at her. Amy got maybe 20. Both were sore after 20 minutes and they had sweat pouring down their faces. Amy panted and stood up straighter.
"That was very good Cream! I'm impressed!" Amy said.
"Thanks," Cream said, breathing hard.
Amy took the sticks back and they started to walk back to the living room. Cream crashed on the couch and groaned. Amy smiled as her breath was finally normal.
"If you think that you are sore now, wait till tomorrow. You'll feel like hell," Amy said playfully.
Amy received another groan and she laughed. Cream put her back to the back of the couch and sighed, glad that the cushions were comfortable. Amy crossed her arms and leaned on the wall.
"Want some food or something to drink?" Amy asked.
"Water and some carrots," Cream joked.
Amy laughed and sighed happily.
"It's nice to finally have someone to talk to," Amy said.
"Same here," Cream said.
Amy smiled and went to the kitchen and grabbed some waters. She ran and jumped on the couch next to Cream. She handed her the water and drank part of hers. She looked over at the guitar that she learned to play many years ago. She walked over to it and picked it up. She walked back over to Cream and put in her lap. Amy began to strum. It was an electric acoustic guitar. Amy smiled as she looked down at the winged heart that it was shaped like. It was a sadder song, but it felt like starting anew.
"Everyday, I look on.
Everyday, I lose my strife.
I look to the past and I look to the future,
But not matter what, it seems the same.
And every night, I see your face,
With weeping eyes of heartbreak.
How could you do such a thing?
Rip out my heart and stuff your face,
Why would you do that?
Why aren't you sorry?
Because…
Love is just a game,
Win or lose, it's all the same.
Why play the game when you can never win?
Why live your live true to your word, when I can't do the same,
Why did you give up on meeeeeeeee?
Why give up on meeeeeeee?"
Amy hit the guitar solo and Cream looked at her with sympathy. She rubbed her back as she continued.
"Why fight the past, true or false,
Why fight when all is lost?
Why couldn't I see?
That you will never love me?
And every night, I see your face,
With weeping eyes of heartbreak.
How could you do such a thing?
Rip out my heart and stuff your face,
Why would you do that?
Why aren't you sorry?
Because…
Love is just a game,
Win or lose, it's all the same.
Why play the game when you can never win?
Why live your live true to your word
When I can't do the same,
Why did you give up on meeeeeeeee?
Why give up on meeeeeeee?"
How could you leave me in the dust,
Coughing, choking on the love.
Even without, it still hurts.
You left me for dead and just left,
While I take my final breath,
One thing comes out.
'Why?'"
Amy closed her eyes as she strummed the last note. Cream wiped the tears from her eyes and hugged her friend.
"Amy…I've never heard a song like that," Cream said.
It was like the song could show emotions through it. It showed the world the loss that she had when she fell for Sonic. And it showed the true side of him. Amy hugged back and sighed. She hated the heartbreak that he gave her, but it was starting to lift with new love. She sighed and opened her eyes. She spotted the clock and noticed what time it was. 11 o'clock. She let go of Cream and pointed to the clock.
"You should go to bed. It's really late," Amy said.
Cream nodded and headed upstairs. She looked back at Amy on more time before she ran up the stairs. Amy sighed and pulled out her necklace. She opened it and the hologram popped out again. She gently stroked the waltzing image of Hunter. She closed and ran up the stairs and jumped on the bed. She got under the covers and fell asleep.
A.N.: Hiiiiiiii!! Like this chapter? It's my first songfic! And the song that I created for it, Why?,belongs to me. You hear that stealers? MY COPYRIGHT! Just tell me if you want to use the song, kk? Cause it took me forever to figure out a sad song that would kick some ass and be great at the same time. So, NO STEALING!! Got it? Good. Laters. Keep on writing!
~Howling Werewolves of Mobius~
